

7/7/25: Trump’s hands all over Texas flood catastrophe, Elon goes scorched earth
Jul 7, 2025
The recent floods in Texas reveal a troubling link to Trump-era budget cuts impacting the National Weather Service. Elon Musk's formation of a new political party threatens to divide the GOP, sparking a feud with Trump. Measles outbreaks tied to vaccine hesitancy raise public health concerns amid political strife. The discussion also covers Trump's use of antisemitic language and confusion during public addresses, illustrating the alarming state of political discourse today. Additionally, there's a critique of misconceptions in economic growth and immigration policies.
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Trump Cuts Worsened Texas Floods
- Trump-era cuts to the National Weather Service worsened the deadly Texas floods by reducing staff and emergency preparedness.
- These staffing shortages led to worse forecasting and warning coordination during a historic flood event.
Misuse of Exponential Growth
- GOP Rep. Jason Smith incorrectly used "exponential growth" to hype a minor GDP increase.
- True exponential growth means compounding increases, not a small difference like 2.8% to 3%.
Elon Musk’s New Political Party
- Elon Musk launched a new political "America Party" aimed at disrupting the Republican MAGA base.
- Trump's angry reaction reveals the potential impact of a split in the GOP coalition.